Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#54

54. O Gladsome Light

1 O gladsome light,
Of God the Father’s face,
The eternal splendour wearing;
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Saviour, Jesus Christ,
Joyful in Thine appearing.

2 Now e’er day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light,
Our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
Thee His incarnate Son,
And Holy Spirit adoring.

3 To Thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, life giver;
Thee, therefore, O most high,
The world doth glorify
And shall exalt forever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome light, O grace
• Title: O Gladsome Light
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges (1844-1930)
• Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Worship: Evening Worship
• Source: Anon, Greek 3rd century

Tune Information

• Name: PHOS HILARON
• Composer: James Bingham (1945- ) (1984)
• Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7.
• Incipit: 12352 33216 56561
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Music copyright © 1984 by James Bingham